Are fillers recommended for under eye wrinkles? (photo)

Hello, I am 28 and have smile lines under my eyes. I get botox/dysport for my crows feet (every 3 months) and this does reduce the appearance of the line but I find by 8 weeks or so it has worn off. It doesn't totally remove the line but it softens it which I like. Are fillers recommended for this area or will it give me that chipmunk look? What about laser? Or should I just continue my botox and make the appointments closer together? Thanks in advance!

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Fillers for Fine Lines Under Eyes?

May 28th, 2014

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This is a very common question at
my practice. Treating dynamic wrinkles such as crow's feet with a neurotoxin is
effective, but I would advise against using them for the static fine lines you
have under your eyes. Fillers may help, but their effects are temporary. One of
the options I have for my patients is ResurFX laser skin resurfacing, which
isn't as aggressive as some other fractional lasers. Make sure the treatment is
done by a board-certified physician who specializes in laser treatments.

Fillers for lines under the eyes

May 5th, 2014

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The dynamic crow's feet lines will improve with Botox but the static lines will not change. Fractional or conventional laser resurfacing will be a better option for these types of lines. Fillers on the other hand may cause visible lumps or irregularity for the area.

Lines around The Eyes

May 3rd, 2014

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Fine lines around and under the eye are best treated with neurotoxin, which will wear off in +/- 8-12 weeks after injection and will need to be constantly redone and kept up. Fraxel laser and or TCA peels can help keep the lines smooth, along with topical retinol/vitamin A or vitamin C creams. You should seek the advice of a cosmetic dermatologist or plastic surgeon with experience in treating the periocular area. Fillers can be injected into the upper cheek area and lateral eyebrow to help re-shape the eye area, but don't work well for the fine lines. I wish you the best of luck, Dr. Emer.

Botox Pictures

Fine lines around eyes

May 3rd, 2014

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Fine lines around eyes are usually not treated with filler material. Sometimes Botox does the trick but it depends upon the area. Fillers are best for tear troughs or depressions int he lower lid cheek junction. Fine lines may be treated with lasers.

Treatment of under-eye wrinkles

May 3rd, 2014

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There are many effective treatments for improving under eye-wrinkles. Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Restylane or Belotero can be quite effective. Creams containing human growth factors can also be very helpful. In my office we have had a good deal of success treating under eye wrinkles with micro-needling combined with human growth factor serums.You can follow the
video link above to learn more about micro-needling and human growth factor
serums.

Under Eye Wrinkles-Filler

May 3rd, 2014

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That is a great question! I am asked that question on a daily basis in my office. I recommend you continue the Botox/Dysport. And if done in the proper hands, filler can give you great results in this area.

I also recommend you have an excellent skincare regime. Hydration in this area will improve fine lines.

I recommend you see a dermatologist or plastic surgeon who specializes in these treatments.

Fillers are the best Treatment for the Tear Troughs

May 3rd, 2014

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The area of the mid lower eyelid to the nose is known as the tear troughs. With time, fat in that area is lost. Once that happens, the best treatment to get rid of the hollowness/dark circles of the area is to introduce a bit of fillers. In the US, the only FDA approved filler that may be injected there safely without the risk of developing the bluish hue known as the Tyndall effect is Belotero. In most other countries, there is another filler, known as Teosyal Redensity II that has been tailor made to be safely injected that area with no problems. Swelling and bruising may occur, but last no more than 2 weeks.

Botox for Eye Area

May 2nd, 2014

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Botox is great for the eye area known as the crow's feet. However, more frequent touch-ups may be necessary since this is an area which has a lot of facial movement. A small amount of Belotero can also help make the under eye area look better and less wrinkled and make the eye area look better for a longer period of time. The lines under the eyes can also be improved by eMatrix which is a radiofrequency laser for the under eye area. Also, strict sun avoidance, sunscreen, and sunglasses all help keep the eye area looking younger.

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